basal cell carcinoma
Common skin malignancy
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, arising from cells in the deepest layer of the epidermis.
It typically appears as a pearly or waxy bump, often on sun-exposed areas like the face and neck.
Though rarely fatal, it can cause significant local tissue damage if untreated: The dermatologist removed the basal cell carcinoma from his nose.
Having small rounded bumps
- superficialLacking depth or substance
- pigmentedHaving color added
- ulcerativeCreating tissue erosions
- pearlyResembling mother-of-shell
Outermost tissue layer
- nonmelanomaSkin cancer without pigment
- neoplasmAbnormal tissue mass
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- lesionArea of pathological change
carcinogenesis · mutation · proliferation · palisading · stroma · histology · cytology · differentiation
Cutting out of tissue
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- dermoscopyMagnified skin surface examination
- curettageSurgical tissue removal procedure
- cryotherapyTreatment using extreme cold
dermatologist · pathology · punch biopsy · margin · wound care · scar · reconstruction · follow-up
Wavelengths shorter than violet
- sun exposureLight from sky reaching skin
- sunburnUV-induced skin inflammation
- fair skinLight-toned human pigmentation
- UVBMedium-wave ultraviolet light
UVA · tanning bed · photodamage · immunosuppression · radiation · arsenic · albinism · age
Developing at leisurely pace
- recurrenceReturn of something previous
- disfigurementMarred physical appearance
- prognosisPredicted disease course
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
nodular
Having small rounded bumps
- superficialLacking depth or substance
- pigmentedHaving color added
- ulcerativeCreating tissue erosions
pearly · translucent · crater · plaque · papule · erosion · crust
epidermis
Outermost tissue layer
- nonmelanomaSkin cancer without pigment
- neoplasmAbnormal tissue mass
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
lesion · carcinogenesis · mutation · proliferation · palisading · stroma · histology · cytology · differentiation · apoptosis
excision
Cutting out of tissue
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- dermoscopyMagnified skin surface examination
- curettageSurgical tissue removal procedure
cryotherapy · dermatologist · pathology · punch biopsy · margin · wound care · scar · reconstruction · follow-up · recurrence
ultraviolet
Wavelengths shorter than violet
- sun exposureLight from sky reaching skin
- sunburnUV-induced skin inflammation
- fair skinLight-toned human pigmentation
UVB · UVA · tanning bed · photodamage · immunosuppression · radiation · arsenic · albinism · age · freckling
slow-growing
Developing at leisurely pace
- recurrenceReturn of something previous
- disfigurementMarred physical appearance
- prognosisPredicted disease course
surveillance · cure rate · morbidity · neglected · advanced
basal cell carcinomabenign tumor
Harmless abnormal growth
benign growth · benign · lipoma · cyst
cancer, basing, basal, carcinoma, basicity, carcinomas, basally